Among the music legends on stage to pay tribute were Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, George Strait,Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban , along with video messages from Mick Jagger,Ethel Kennedy, Justin Timberlake, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts and more stars.

In her acceptance speech, the songstress said, “You’re not only rewarding my hard work and exhaustion, you’re rewarding the hard work and exhaustion of my family, the label, and anyone that works for me, and most of all, the fans that fill stadiums.”